M/WBE Outreach & Compliance Analyst

Nyc-Department-of-Design-and-Construction; New York (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The NYC Department of Design and Construction, Office of Diversity and Industry Relations (ODIR) is seeking a Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprise (M/WBE) Outreach and Compliance Analyst to promote M/WBE utilization across agency contracts.

The role involves coordinating outreach events, maintaining supplier databases, working with SBS on procurement policies, and ensuring compliance at multiple contract milestones. Strong communication and analytical skills are essential.

Qualifications

• A baccalaureate degree and two years of community work experience or related duties.
• High school graduation with six years of related experience is acceptable.
• Education/experience equivalent with at least one year of relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist in establishing a sustainable strategy to increase M/WBE utilization.
• Serve as a liaison between the agency and M/WBE firms.
• Coordinate and attend networking/outreach events and maintain supplier databases.
• Collaborate with the Department of Small Business Services on procurement policies.
• Develop outreach programs to attract M/WBE contractors and subcontractors.
• Facilitate meetings with vendors and construction managers to discuss opportunities.
• Set M/WBE utilization goals at contract milestones and monitor compliance.
• Review RFAs and vendor contract modification requests; assist with special projects.

Skills

Analytical skills

MS Word

MS Excel

MS Access

Communication skills

Education

Baccalaureate degree

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Hours: Full-Time – 35 Hours Work Location: 30-30 Thomson Avenue, LIC, NY 11101 The NYC Department of Design and Construction, Office of Diversity, and Industry Relations (ODIR) seeks a Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprise (M/WBE) Outreach and Compliance Analyst. ODIR develops and implements innovative solutions that promote economic development and contracting opportunities for Minority and Women Owned Enterprises(M/WBEs). Additionally, ODIR is charged with monitoring agency contracts for compliance with New York City Local Law I (LLI) and Local Law 129 (LLI29). The selected candidate will be responsible for assisting in establishing a sustainable strategy that will increase M/WBE utilization and foster agency relationship with the M/WBE community, serving as a single point of contact for interaction with all stakeholders; acting as a liaison between the agency and M/WBE firms; identifying obstacles to M/WBE contracting. The M/WBE Outreach and Compliance Analyst will coordinate and attend networking and outreach events; maintain diverse supplier databases and relevant contract data elements; work closely with Department of Small Business Services to advance M/WBE procurement policies; develop outreach programs designed to attract M/WBE contractors and subcontractors to projects; and facilitate meetings with vendors and construction managers to discuss and identify vendor opportunities. In addition, the candidate will set M/WBE utilization goals during the early stages of procurement, on a contract-by-contract basis, by taking into consideration the project scope and the availability certified M/WBEs capable of performing the work; be responsible for monitoring contracts for compliance with the goals throughout the life of the contract at 25%, 50% and 75% project completion. Review all Requests for Approval of Subcontractors (RFAS), as well as vendor requests for contract modification, and take action as needed. Assist with special projects and additional tasks as needed.

Please note: All candidates must be currently authorized to work full-time in the United States (U.S.). In compliance with Public Law 99-603, candidates are required to present original documents proving citizenship or the legal right to work in the U.S. DDC is unable to support or sponsor any visa application or visa extension, including but not limited to OPT/STEM visas, H-1B visas, F-1 practical training, permanent residence sponsorship, or any proposed change of visa type. DDC does not offer a training program as required by U.S. immigration law and is not hiring temporary employees. Candidates must have proper work authorization when an employment offer is made.

Additionally, educational credentials must be from a U.S. Department of Education-recognized accredited institution. Credentials from foreign institutions require independent equivalency verification from an approved evaluation service. A list of providers (fees apply) is available at: https://www.nyc.gov/assets/dcas/downloads/pdf/employment/nyc-dcas-foreign-education-evaluation-guide.pdf.

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Minimum Qualifications

1. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and two years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to the duties described above; or
2. High school graduation or equivalent and six years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to the duties as described above; or
3. Education and/or experience which is equivalent to "1" or "2" above. However, all candidates must have at least one year of experience as described in "1" above.

Preferred Skills

Candidate should be familiar with New York City Local Law 1 and Rules of the Procurement Policy Board and possess strong analytical and computer skills, including proficiency using Microsoft Word, Excel, and Access queries and reports. In addition, excellent verbal and written communication skills, a strong client service ethic, keen interpersonal skills, and the ability to collaborate with internal and external stakeholders at various organizational levels are preferred.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website at https://studentaid.gov/pslf/.

Residency Requirement

New York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment. However, City Employees in certain titles who have worked for the City for 2 continuous years may also be eligible to reside in Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange County. To determine if the residency requirement applies to you, please discuss with the agency representative at the time of interview.

Additional Information

The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.